1. Medical Education
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Student Life

At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, our medical students enrich their educational experience through several training, service, and outreach programs. They also serve the surrounding community through targeted clinical, educational, and research efforts, making a lasting impact on many lives. Our student organizations offer additional opportunities to connect with peers, build leadership skills, and shape the future of research and medicine.

Student Organizations and Leadership

Our vibrant community of student organizations is the perfect place to build connections, make a positive impact, and collaborate with future colleagues. From cultural affinity groups to advocacy, we encourage anyone interested in engaging in student life to fully explore everything we have to offer.

The School’s affinity groups are dedicated communities of peers who share a common purpose, self-identifying attribute, commitment, or belief. These groups provide a safe space for students to discuss important issues and strengthen their sense of belonging within the larger Mount Sinai community.

We are also one of the few medical schools that gives students the opportunity to interact with leadership at all levels. Any student may bring their concerns and suggestions to meetings with institutional leaders, learn firsthand about our vision and mission, and participate actively in helping us achieve that mission.

 

Connect With Our Community

Center for Excellence in Youth Education

Science enrichment programming for students who are underrepresented in medicine and research.

East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership

Our free student-run health clinic that serves uninsured residents of the East Harlem community.

First Generation Scholars Program

Academic and professional mentorship for local students who are the first in their families to go to college.

Girls Empowered in Medicine and Science (GEMS)

A support network and safe space for young girls to develop STEM and life skills.

MedDocs

Our nine-week, after-school program that teaches high school students about the heart and lungs.

Human Rights and Social Justice Scholars Program

An opportunity for first-year medical students to develop their understanding of health equity, human rights, and social justice.

Medical Mandarin

Language and cultural competency training on the intricacies of Chinese cultural traditions and their impact on health care.

Medicina en Espanol

Three levels of Spanish language proficiency education that mirror what students learn throughout their medical training.

Mount Sinai Human Rights Program

Our pro-bono program that provides medical care and social services to survivors of torture, as well as asylum seekers.

Racism and Bias Initiative

A transformational change initiative aimed at explicitly addressing and undoing racism and bias in all areas of medical school.